Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Panthers

December 29th, 2024

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

That’s the way you handle your business.

To give themselves a chance at a fourth consecutive NFC South title, the Bucs had to do their own part by beating the Panthers. They stomped Carolina, handing former offensive coordinator Dave Canales a stinging 48-14 setback, matching the franchise record for most points scored in a home game.

It was a complete performance led by Baker Mayfield and an unstoppable offense that rolled up 33 first downs and 551 yards. [read more]

Jalen McMillan Is On Fire

December 29th, 2024

Jalen McMillan hopes over the goal line for a score Sunday.

Right when many rookies have hit the infamous rookie wall or even succumbed to it (even Bucky Irving admitted he’s struggling with the wall), wide receiver Jalen McMillan is beating the rookie wall like the East Germans did to the Berlin Wall late last century. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Bucs Defensive Backs Removed Heads From Buttocks

December 29th, 2024

So halftime social media buzz got a shot of juice today when Todd Bowles told the Buccaneers Radio Network that defensive backs needed to get their heads out of their collective asses. [read more]

Bucky Hits 1,000 Yards

December 29th, 2024

Bucky Irving gets loose.

Today, running back Bucky Irving made a little Bucs history. [read more]

Big Day For Bucs’ Tight Ends, Front Office

December 29th, 2024

So Bucs backup tight ends Devin Culp and Payne Durham combined for 5 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. And the grabs didn’t even come in garbage time of the 48-14 win.

Whaat? [read more]

Bucs Played Pissed Off On Offense

December 29th, 2024

If Liam Coen coached the Bucs in an angry mood last week, do you blame him? [read more]

Jason Licht Talks Shaq Barrett

December 29th, 2024

On a day when the Tampa Bay edge rush exploded with three sacks, Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett was on the sidelines pumping up the troops and preparing to play next Sunday. [read more]

The Lucky Duck Helps Bucs On Punt Return

December 29th, 2024

It had to be the duck. [read more]

Mike Evans Is 85 Yards Shy Of 1,000; Bucs Took Yards Away From Him

December 29th, 2024

Yeah, Joe told all the interns at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters to attach the wall padding early in today’s fourth quarter. [read more]

Baker Mayfield On Pace For 4,546 Yards Passing, 41 Touchdowns And 15 Interceptions

December 29th, 2024

Bucs franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield is having a career year and, as Joe said all spring and summer, he’s a hell of a lot better than Kirk Cousins.

You like that, Falcons? [read more]

Another Winning Season For Todd Bowles

December 29th, 2024

Has Todd Bowles done a good job this season? [read more]

Buccaneers 48, Carolina 14

December 29th, 2024

Tampa Bay answered the bell!

Take that, Todd Bowles haters. The Bucs hammered and hammered and hammered away at the Panthers for a total of 550-plus yards of offense. [read more]

Tampa Bay-Carolina, Open Thread

December 29th, 2024

Baker Mayfield will face his old team.

Massive game at The Licht House. It’s a must-win for the Bucs and the Todd Bowles regime against the feisty 4-11 Panthers.

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“This Is The Kind Of Game That Can Get A Coach Fired”

December 29th, 2024

Ira Kaufman and Baker Mayfield.

Shame on the Buccaneers fans rooting for Tampa Bay to lose today. Joe has seen and heard some of you. [read more]

“The Gameplan Is Centered Around Bucky Irving”

December 29th, 2024

Interesting words from a league insider standing on the field of The Licht House this morning. [read more]

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening

December 29th, 2024

Catch up on your Ira Kaufman Podcast listening!

Pregame with the latest episode with predictions for today and a lot more with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe.

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict or Podbean.com, Other platforms and here on the website, too.

Pick A Winner!

December 29th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 9:40 a.m. Poll closed at 11:43 a.m.

Luke Goedeke Recounts Battling Micah Parsons

December 29th, 2024

Bucs stud RT Luke Goedeke.

One cool thing to come out of the gut-punch loss to the Cowboys was that maybe Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke is Pro Bowl material. [read more]

“Past The Point Of Pressure”

December 29th, 2024

Talkin’ pressure.

So here is the deal: [read more]